Content Section

Gulf Oil Spill by the Numbers

The massive oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico is already making history. The well has been hemorrhaging oil for more than two months and is without a doubt the largest offshore spill the U.S. has ever faced. Here's a numerical look at the magnitude of the disaster and the enormous response that has been staged.

by Ian Yarett |
View AllMore

 

Next Previous
oil-by-the-numbers-intro

Joe Raedle / Getty Images

The massive oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico is already making history. The well has been hemorrhaging oil for more than two months and is without a doubt the largest offshore spill the U.S. has ever faced. Here's a numerical look at the magnitude of the disaster and the enormous response.

You Might Also Like